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Eliška Misáková

Czech gymnast (1926-1948), only athlete to win an olympic medal after her death.

Born October 12th, 1925 in Kojetice. [ref]

Died August 14th, 1948 at 22 years old in London (poliomyelitis).

Occupations
artistic gymnast
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